Journey Through Winchester's Past: Westgate, Great Hall & Cathedral
by Walsh Tours
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This two-hour walking tour follows a route through Winchester's past, starting at the Westgate, the medieval entrance to the city. The tour begins with a visit to the Westgate Museum, housed in an ancient Tudor and Stuart building that includes exhibits in a former debtor's prison. The group then proceeds to the Great Hall, the remaining part of Winchester Castle dating from the 13th century. Next, the tour continues to Winchester Cathedral, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Europe by overall length. After visiting the cathedral, the walk passes the 15th-century Buttercross on High Street, a well-known local landmark. The tour concludes with about 20 minutes spent exploring the ruins of Wolvesey Castle, the former palace of the Archbishop of Winchester. The route covers these key sites in sequence, providing a journey through Winchester's historical landmarks. Groups are limited to 10 people. Photography is allowed throughout the tour. Participants receive a 20% discount at The Wykeham Arms when they make a reservation. The tour is accessible for people with limited eyesight or mobility, and service animals are permitted. All items and features mentioned are included in the tour.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Westgate Museum
The tour starts at Westgate, a medieval city gate fronting a Tudor and Stuart building that contains exhibits in a former debtor's prison.
The Great Hall
Participants visit the Great Hall, one of the best-preserved 13th-century halls, which is the last remaining section of Winchester Castle.
Winchester Cathedral
The group explores Winchester Cathedral, a Church of England cathedral in Hampshire, noted for being one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Europe by overall length.
Winchester Buttercross
The tour includes a stop at the Buttercross, a landmark on High Street that dates back to the 15th century.
Wolvesey Castle
The visit ends at Wolvesey Castle with about 20 minutes spent exploring the ruins of the Archbishop of Winchester's Palace.
20 min
Meeting point
In front of the Westgate, the medieval entrance to Winchester.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Journey Through Winchester's Past: Westgate, Great Hall & Cathedral
by Walsh Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£24Overview
This two-hour walking tour follows a route through Winchester's past, starting at the Westgate, the medieval entrance to the city. The tour begins with a visit to the Westgate Museum, housed in an ancient Tudor and Stuart building that includes exhibits in a former debtor's prison. The group then proceeds to the Great Hall, the remaining part of Winchester Castle dating from the 13th century. Next, the tour continues to Winchester Cathedral, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Europe by overall length. After visiting the cathedral, the walk passes the 15th-century Buttercross on High Street, a well-known local landmark. The tour concludes with about 20 minutes spent exploring the ruins of Wolvesey Castle, the former palace of the Archbishop of Winchester. The route covers these key sites in sequence, providing a journey through Winchester's historical landmarks. Groups are limited to 10 people. Photography is allowed throughout the tour. Participants receive a 20% discount at The Wykeham Arms when they make a reservation. The tour is accessible for people with limited eyesight or mobility, and service animals are permitted. All items and features mentioned are included in the tour.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Westgate Museum
The tour starts at Westgate, a medieval city gate fronting a Tudor and Stuart building that contains exhibits in a former debtor's prison.
The Great Hall
Participants visit the Great Hall, one of the best-preserved 13th-century halls, which is the last remaining section of Winchester Castle.
Winchester Cathedral
The group explores Winchester Cathedral, a Church of England cathedral in Hampshire, noted for being one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Europe by overall length.
Winchester Buttercross
The tour includes a stop at the Buttercross, a landmark on High Street that dates back to the 15th century.
Wolvesey Castle
The visit ends at Wolvesey Castle with about 20 minutes spent exploring the ruins of the Archbishop of Winchester's Palace.
20 min
Meeting point
In front of the Westgate, the medieval entrance to Winchester.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.